VR enthusiasts are all rejoicing in the feast of premium quality VR technology advancements, both in hardware and content, in the past few months. We sit like knights on our couch (surely our throne) and enjoy the stupefying dramatic VR experience, get unapologetically drunk in its fervour and still ask for more! And the best part is that we are not disappointed at all.

Last December, Indian VR market had two new monsters, one a dragon Mi VR Play headset and another, AuraVR Go with the Indian tiger spirit. Rarely do we see a fiery flying monster fighting the striped yellow ‘king’ (I know it’s lion, tiger is still a close relative) of the jungle.

Let’s fight them here with their latest addition in respective arsenal.

Design & Features

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

Made from soft lycra material gives it a smooth finish and perfect ventilation. The two-way zipper to enclose the front panel keeps your precious smartphone secured and the rubber pads inside does not let it skid either way when you move your head enjoying 360 degree content. The two openings in the front aids in much required mobile heat dissipation and does not block the sound. But, you face difficulty in plugging-in charging, headphones or other jacks to your mobile.

★ ★ ★

AuraVR Go is plastic made with unique open case design, which facilitates easy mobile heat dissipation andfree space to plug in jacks in your smartphone. Volume control is also within reach. The silicon studs hold the mobile phone firmly in place and prevents any scuff mark on screen.

★ ★ ★ ★

Lens Quality

The lens quality is similar in both, what differs is the lens lens adjustment.

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

NO LENS Adjustment possible.

Being adjustable sideways to interpupillary distance, AuraVR Go can be worn by anyone, irrespective of their face contours. The lenses can go to and fro too providing a Field of View of 100-110 degree. What is unique about the lens adjustment is that it is unique to each eye.

Pupil Distance Adjustment: 57.5 – 67.5mm

Focus Distance: 41 – 47mm

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Comfort level

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

When you are enjoying VR world, what makes it more fun is the comfort level. The weight, material and headstrap all matter in this. Mi weight is 208.7gms, lighter than iphone 6! The fabric is soft around the eyes and the T-headstrap is elastic and comfortable. The lycra is super comfortable around the eye area.

★ ★

AuraVR Go’s weight is incredibly just 148 gms!! Infact you don’t feel like wearing it, it’s the weight of your smartphone that makes it heavier. The T-shaped straps are comfortable to wear and evenly spread the VR headset weight around your head. The cushion around eyes is especially made to avoid sweat around the eye area. Additionally, it does not let external light enter the FOV.

★ ★ ★ ★

Compatibility

Smartphone software pre-requisites for both are same. Only the difference is in the screen size.

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

Mi VR Play headset is compatible with smartphones ranging from 4.7-inches to 5.7-inches.

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It supports phone up to 5.5”.

★ ★

VR Experience

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

Mi VR Play Headset cannot be used by people with vision issues. Since there is no lens adjustment mechanism, only those who fit in their standard definition of VR users, can wear it. The silicon button makes user interaction with smartphone in VR headset easier.

★ ★ ★

The best features about AuraVR Go is light feather-like weight and lens adjustment. It is literally a universal VR headset, from school going child to an adult, with or without glasses, anyone can wear this. The clicker here also smoothens the user interaction with smartphone in VR headset.

★ ★ ★ ★

VERDICT

Mi VR Play Headset

AuraVR Go

PROs

PROs

Soft, smooth lycra material

Durable and sturdy plastic made

Secured Dual zipper mobile case

Cushioned and ventilated cushion around eye area

Anti-skid and protective rubber pads

Open case front panel

Dual gap in front case.

Easy access to volume control, plugging-in jacks and shift from VR to AR

Stretchable headstrap

Stretchable headstrap

User interface possible with clickable buttton

Lens adjustment sideways and two and fro both both eyes individually

Can be Universally used by anyone

User interface possible with clickable buttton

Incredibly light weight

CONs

CONs

Durability is doubtful, especially due to zippers

Smartphone Screen size limited to just 5.5”

No lens adjustment

No nose cushion

Cannot be used by people with glasses

Difficult to plug-in charging jacks and volume control is inaccessible

Relatively heavier

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On GetVR parameters, the roaring Indian tiger has beaten the fiery dragon.